New Interchange on I-75 in Scott County Open

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced on Thursday that motorists traveling on I-75 in Scott County now have access to a major connection point. It’s between the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) facility and Georgetown.

Officials say the new interchange is on I-75 Northbound at exit 127. It’s just south of the I-75 northbound rest area, connects KY 32 (Champion Way) and US 62 (Cherry Blossom Way) via the Toyota Access Road. KYTC Secretary Greg Thomas said, “Before this interchange opened to traffic, motorists were burdened by longer commutes and heavy congestion,” Secretary Thomas said. “This project will help relieve some of those issues and improve the flow of traffic in this busy corridor and at the same time, open up more economic development opportunities in the area.”

KYTC officials say the installation of lighting at the interchange will continue through the winter. Currently, technicians have focused on installing traffic signals in the area.

Signals will become active at the following locations:

• KY 32 at KY 3552 – one signal will become active
A standard signal with a red indicator, flashing yellow arrows and flashing green arrows
• KY 3552 at Toyota Outer Ring Road – one signal will become active
A standard signal with red, yellow and green indicators

“The exit 127 interchange on I-75 is a game-changer for Georgetown and Scott County,” said Senator Damon Thayer, of Georgetown. “It will improve safety on the Cherry Blossom Road corridor and provide an improved traffic flow in and around Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky during shift changes. It affirms Georgetown’s growth in well-paying manufacturing careers and allows our community to continue to build for the future.”

KYTC said The $35 million project was awarded to ATS Construction, of Lexington.